University of Maryland Biology Programs

The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park is committed to solving the challenges confronting modern biology through the integrated study of biomolecules, cells, organisms, and populations, within the context of how these entities interact with the natural environment. Laboratories throughout the department thrive by working across these traditional levels of biological investigation. With strong links to neighbouring federal institutions, Uni’s research takes an interdisciplinary approach and often uses quantitative and computational approaches.

The Biological Sciences major exposes students to the modern experimental disciplines within biology and prepares them for diverse careers in health care, research, policy, teaching, and academia. Upper-level courses are organized into specialization areas, aligned with the major research areas in modern biology ranging from molecular and cellular studies to ecosystem studies.